A combination of East Coast cold weather and the stresses of life sent my husband and I looking for a quick getaway to a quiet warm place. We found the Turtle Nest Inn through Trip Advisor and it sounded too good to be true -- but it was! We got a very good deal on 4 night/5 day stay which included a rental car and had exactly the kind of experience we were looking for.

A rental car awaited us at the easily maneuverable airport and we were on our way to Bodden Town. Driving on the left side of the road was a little scary, but we got to Turtle Nest Inn within the hour (after a stop at the local supermarket for supplies). When we got to the Inn, we were greeted by Alain, one of the owners, who showed us to our room and gave us the lay of the land. We were given cold drinks and made to feel welcome by the staff.

Our one bedroom room in the inn had everything we needed. There was also a much referred to guide to sites and restaurants -- with suggestions for good but not too pricey places and places where mentioning TNI gave us 10% off the bill.

This was just the kind of place we were looking for. I'm sure the hotels in 5 mile beach are great, but we wanted to experience the island. Every day we took a new excursion to a different part of the island and tried to have lunch in a "local" spot. Since it was a vacation and I didn't want to cook, we had lunch and dinner out, but it was nice to wake up and make breakfast in our room before we went down to the pool or out for an adventure.

The owners and staff couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. Our room and Inn were definitely clean. My only problem was a queen bed as I'm used to a king, but that aside, everything was perfect.

If you want a place that you can use as a home base and go out and experience Grand Cayman Island, this is a great place to come home to.

My husband and I have just returned from a week at the turtle Nest Inn. In the past few years we have been very disappointed with facilities that we booked online- but not this time. The turtle Nest Inn was everything and more. Upon arrival we were greeted and welcomed by name, personal service by warm friendly staff and owners of the Inn, always willing to assist and answer any questions that we had.
The snorkeling right off the Inn's beach was superb and we didn't miss a day!!!
Our apartment was on the 1st floor and was well equipped. we cooked most of our meals and enjoyed our evenings reading and watching TV. The grill at the pool was great, very convenient!!!
What a fabulous place to relax and unwind before returning to the vacation season on Hatteras Island where we live!!!
The owners and staff have a special place in our hearts!!!

My family and I just returned from our stay at the Turtle Nest Inn. We had a blast. TNI is not a big hotel, rather it is a charming Inn which we much prefer. The owners and staff were most helpful with all of our questions regarding things to do, what to see and where to eat. Our room was the perfect size, even for 5. The kitchen was more than adequate. We made our own breakfast every day and didn't have to clean a thing. The wonderful housekeeping staff did it for us. There was plently to do and see on the Island but there was plenty to keep us busy right on the premises. The pool was just the right size and the beach was a hop from the pool. We participated in some of the best snorkeling on the Island right there since the water lay on top of a coral reef. We even cooked some dinners on the BBQ and ate to the sound of the ocean waves. We were given fresh beach towels every day that smelled deliciously of laundry detergent and softener. I would highly recommend the Turltle Nest Inn for a relaxing vacation.

We just returned from staying at the condo's right next to the TNI.. We decided to stay there rather than the main Inn because with two teen age daughters we liked them having their own room and it worked out well.

This is our 5th time staying with the TNI and I am surprised by some of the recent negetive comments. The TNI enjoys a very high rate of returning guests(like us) and if the conditions were as bad as some of the reviews would have you believe why the high amount of returning guests?

We have never found the Inn or our room to be anything but clean and bright. service is always prompt and if we have found a problem it has been resolved quickly and satifactory.

We love being away from the 7MB crowd, enjoying the old caribbean feel that is quickly disappearing on grand cayman, and the central location on the island.

We are close to world class diving on the east end, two of the island's main attrations and with in a 10 minute drive to good and affordable restaurants.

We love the quiet pool area, the beach,snoreling right in front of the TNI, being able to borrow a cooler, dvd, sporting equipment, or a board game from the office free of charge.

We love the weekly Terrace dinners( likely one of the best meals you will have all week), served by the owners where you can mingle with other's staying at TNI.

We love the discounts that the owners have negotiated with area restaurants and water sports companies where by mentioning the TNI you will recieve a 10% discount ( this discount saved our family over $300 on this last trip alone).

In short we love the TNI and can't wait until our next return.